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South City Resentment(南城遗恨)

2009China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

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South City Resentment

Recommendation: Iron Masked Singer similar to South City Resentment
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Iron Masked Singer(铁面歌女)

2010China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerRomance

Like South City Resentment, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 88% similarity match.

Wealthy entrepreneur Bai Yi Ming took his soon-to-be wife, A Bu, to his stunning Rose Manor. A Bu experienced a series of strange occurrences and nightmares during their stay. Seeking answers, she turned to her fiance. Bai Yi Ming had a brief affair with a woman named Hu Yin Yin, promising to marry her before disappearing without a trace. Learning of her pregnancy, Hu Yin Yin traveled to Shanghai in search of Bai Yi Ming. Fate had other plans for her, as she was eventually taken care of and loved by musician Tao Da Wei. While Bai Yi Ming was involved with other women, Tao Da Wei and Hu Yin Yin faced many challenges together. They welcomed a set of twins, and Tao Da Wei discovered Hu Yin Yin's beautiful singing voice. Tragically, Hu Yin Yin was disfigured in a terrible accident, leading her to wear a mask. Their paths crossed again when Hu Yin Yin, now known as Hu Die, encountered Bai Yi Ming once more. Despite their shared history, Bai Yi Ming pursued Hu Die. However, their story did not have a happy ending, as it was eventually revealed that Hu Die had passed away.

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Mystery of the Blue Butterfly(蓝蝶之谜)

2012China
Chinese Republican EraHistorical FictionInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like South City Resentment, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical Fiction, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 86% similarity match.

The narrative follows three young women in Shanghai during the 1920s

Recommendation: The Soulmate similar to South City Resentment
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The Soulmate(甜心萌探)

2024China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like South City Resentment, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 78% similarity match.

Nan Yu, the main character of a game focused on pursuing romantic interests, finds herself in the Republic of China as a forensic pathologist investigating dead bodies. A strange will states that she must solve a murder in order to go back to her own world. However, she must also contend with Gao Han, the lead character of a detective game, for control of their shared body, with only one of them able to return home. Realizing Gao Han's expertise in crime-solving and her own knowledge of love, Nan Yu decides to collaborate with him to tackle the complex case, which reflects the complexities of both their worlds. In the end, Nan Yu proposes an alliance with Gao Han, acknowledging that they both need each other to succeed.

Recommendation: LuBan Mysteries similar to South City Resentment
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LuBan Mysteries(鲁班异闻录)

2025China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like South City Resentment, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 78% similarity match.

Renowned master carpenter Li Mu Dun, celebrated for his expertise in traditional Luban methods, finds himself the main suspect in a string of chilling murders steeped in superstition. Eager to vindicate himself, Li joins forces with detective Yang Zong and forensic specialist Su Qing Yun. Together, this trio is driven by logic and a quest for justice as they strive to prevent further murders and uncover the reality behind the alleged “supernatural.”

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The National Treasure Box(国家宝藏之觐天宝匣)

2007China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathWar

Like South City Resentment, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 78% similarity match.

During the time when the final emperor Pu Yi was confined in the northeast, a group of patriotic fighters ventured into the Emperor Tai Chi Mausoleum to safeguard a secretive mahogany box from being seized by the Japanese. This led to a chain of strange occurrences, including deaths and vanishings, linked to the box.

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Butler(男管家)

2017China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSuspenseThriller

Like South City Resentment, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 71% similarity match.

Recommendation: Ge Nie Faction similar to South City Resentment
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Ge Nie Faction(盖聂门)

2020China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationMystery

Like South City Resentment, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 71% similarity match.

Recommendation: The Executioner (2015) similar to South City Resentment
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The Executioner (2015)(刀下留人)

2015Hong Kong
HistoricalInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like South City Resentment, this drama also features Historical, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 71% similarity match.

Executioner Yip Sheung-luk has carried out numerous executions throughout his career. In order to protect the pregnant daughter-in-law of his benefactor, Yuen So-sam, Sheung-luk arranges for her to seek refuge in the capital with the well-known midwife Fa Yui-hung. A series of unusual murders occur, leading Sheung-luk to use his skills to save an innocent life. However, this act lands both Sheung-luk and Yui-hung in trouble with the royal court due to the mysterious origins of the baby boy. Despite facing challenges, the unlikely pair bond and form a strong relationship. Meanwhile, a young couple, Chek Tsz-chau and Chuk Siu-moon, who have spent most of their lives in a brothel, seek shelter at Yui-hung's residence. Siu-moon implores Sheung-luk to take Tsz-chau as his apprentice, but Tsz-chau's reckless nature threatens to derail their plans. The arrival of the enigmatic magician Szema Chau alters Sheung-luk's life forever. As the baby boy's true identity is revealed, everyone involved finds themselves in imminent danger.

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The Conspirators(同谋者)

2016China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDetective FictionDetective Male LeadDrama

Like South City Resentment, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 70% similarity match.

Lei Ming, a detective working in the Republic of China, uncovered a puzzling case involving theft and vandalism three decades ago, which ended up implicating him in the investigation.

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Jiu Gong Qi Ju(九宫奇局)

2020China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerConspiracyFire AccidentTreasure Hunting

Like South City Resentment, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 70% similarity match.

Taking place during the republican era, the story follows the Jiu Long Uniform Embroidered Guards as they solve mysterious cases and uncover the hidden truth behind the Nine Palace Treasure, which triggers a major conspiracy.

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Qiu Chan Season 2(秋蝉 第二季)

2024China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerAdapted From A Short StoryShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like South City Resentment, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 70% similarity match.

Based on the short story "Qiu Chan" found in Lai Ji's novel "Yin Bi De Shi Jie".

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Nineth Uncle Legend(九叔传说)

2024China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerCrimeShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like South City Resentment, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 70% similarity match.

This recounts the series of frequent terrorist incidents that occurred in Baihe Town, a town that heavily relied on water transportation during the Republic of China. These incidents included the theft of zodiac hearts, the discovery of human flesh buns, the framing of an innocent person as the real murderer, the assassination of the county magistrate, and the murder of Li Zheng Jiu's fiancé. Li Zheng Jiu, also known as "Uncle Jiu," had a talent for uncovering unusual occurrences within the community. After his brother's mysterious death a year prior, Uncle Jiu suspected a connection to the terrorist activities in Baihe Town.

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Stitching Life and Death(阴阳裁缝)

2025China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerShort Length SeriesSupernaturalWeb Series

Like South City Resentment, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 70% similarity match.

Ma San, an inheritor of an ancient tailoring technique, utilizes his distinct abilities to rescue lawyer Song Yuan from a dangerous situation. Together, they join forces to solve puzzling mysteries and uphold the principles of justice.

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Running Hunters(全员加速中之赏金猎人)

2025China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller1920sShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like South City Resentment, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 70% similarity match.

Taking place in Yongxin City during the 1920s, the enigmatic demise of an antique store proprietor coupled with the heist of invaluable treasures sparks a fierce conflict. Singer Du Qing, Detective Han Zhou, and Luo Ting must navigate their suspicions of one another and collaborate to safeguard the artifacts while outsmarting formidable adversaries.

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See the Light(深红之名)

2025China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerShort Length SeriesWeb Novel AdaptationWeb Series

Like South City Resentment, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 70% similarity match.

In the era of the Republic of China, a clandestine pawnshop named Shenhong provides retributive justice for women who have suffered at the hands of others. Under the leadership of Si Jia Li and her crew, they assist those in need while attracting the interest of Detective Zhou Mu, whose investigation reveals an old case that connects everyone involved.

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Qiu Chan(秋蝉)

2024China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerAdapted From A Short StoryEspionageShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like South City Resentment, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 64% similarity match.

Derived from the short story "Qiu Chan" in the book "Yin Bi De Shi Jie" written by Lai Ji.

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Insect Totem(虫图腾)

2023China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationAdventureRomanceSci-Fi

Like South City Resentment, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 64% similarity match.

Pan Jun, a member of a renowned physician's lineage associated with Chong Cao Medical Hall, encounters a descendant from the five prominent families of the Chong tribe. Collaborating, they find a path that directs them towards the concealed riches of the Chong tribe. Throughout their quest to reclaim these treasures, they face numerous escapades that lead them to unveil the mysteries surrounding these treasures from two decades ago.

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Mystery of Antiques Season 3(古董局中局之掠宝清单)

2021China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationAdventureConspiracyTreasure Hunting

Like South City Resentment, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 64% similarity match.

In 1928, a sinister plot unfolded in the capital city. The chief of police used his birthday party as a pretext to detain prominent figures in the antique trade. Just as the Five Meridians faced a perilous situation, Xu Yi Cheng came to their rescue. A new challenge emerged even before the previous one was resolved. Before his untimely demise, Xu Yi Cheng's close friend Chen Wei Li left him a cryptic message containing the symbols for "wind" and "earth." Upon delving into the matter, Xu Yi Cheng was shocked to discover Japanese involvement. Information from Yu Fang, a Qing Dynasty beili, revealed the theft of Imperial Noble Consort Shushen's tomb. Tasked with resolving the crisis at the Eastern Mausoleum, Xu Yi Cheng sought assistance from Hai Lan Zhu, a descendant of the royal clan, as well as Five Meridians junior Liu Yi Ming, Huang Ke Wu, and Fu Gui. Together, they embarked on a courageous journey to Ping'an City to prevent the plundering of national treasures and uncover the truth behind Chen Wei Li's death.

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The Count of Gu(世间道)

2010China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationMysteryDrama

Like South City Resentment, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 63% similarity match.

Recommendation: Reborn (2010) similar to South City Resentment
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Reborn (2010)(重生門)

2010China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSuspenseThrillerRomance

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Before Dawn (2010)(黎明之前)

2010China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSuspenseThrillerUndercover Agent Male Lead

Like South City Resentment, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 63% similarity match.

Taking place in Shanghai in 1948, a double-crosser reveals details about a top-level Communist Party operative, prompting the Nationalist secret service to track him down.

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New Detective(新神探联盟)

2013China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationMysteryDetective Fiction

Like South City Resentment, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 63% similarity match.

This is a contemporary retelling of the tale of Bao Qing Tian, now taking place in a bustling metropolis during the 1940s. The urban landscape is rife with corruption and criminal activities, prompting DBI, a specialized law enforcement unit, to tackle high-profile cases and egregious offenses.

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The Flame of Youth(尖锋之烈焰青春)

2016China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationMysteryWar

Like South City Resentment, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 63% similarity match.

The plot centers around the Songhu Anti-Japanese War, following the journey of Gu Xing, a Shanghai resident who found himself unexpectedly caught up in a conspiracy with anti-government groups and Japanese spies during the chaotic wartime period. Through a twist of fate, Gu Xing ended up choosing the path of revolution. (Credit: DramaWiki)

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Will of Steel(心如铁)

2016China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationMysteryPolice Officer Male Lead

Like South City Resentment, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Investigation, and Mystery themes with a 63% similarity match.

In 1937, news emerged two decades after the disappearance of Wang Qi Mei's son, a wealthy landowner in the provinces of Hubei, Henan, and Anhui. Police Chief Yan Fei apprehended the notorious informant Ryoma and devised a plan to infiltrate Wang's household by sending Ryoma in disguise as Wang Qi Mei's son. The objective was to gather evidence of collusion with the Japanese and to commit acts of deception. However, the situation took an unexpected turn when the real young master of the Wang family returned home, putting Ryoma in a precarious position. As the true and false young masters engaged in a fierce rivalry, the truth eventually came to light.

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Great Expectations(远大前程)

2018China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSuspenseThrillerPolitical

Like South City Resentment, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 63% similarity match.

In a tale of ambition and self-discovery, a man from a small town relocates to the city with his mother and best friend in search of employment. They stay temporarily with an old acquaintance of his, who finds himself caught in the middle of a conflict between labor union members fighting for their rights and ruthless employers seeking to suppress their protests. As the man navigates the complex political landscape, he rises through the ranks of society. However, he grapples with inner dissatisfaction over the person he has become. Eventually, he discovers a newfound sense of purpose and a cause that transcends material wealth and influence.

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Osoroshi(おそろし〜三島屋変調百物語)

2014Japan
HistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerNovel AdaptationEdo PeriodMiniseries

Like South City Resentment, this drama also features Historical, Historical Fiction, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 60% similarity match.

During the Edo era, Ochika, a 17-year-old girl, became emotionally distant from others after a tragedy struck her family's inn in Kawasaki. Her fiance was murdered by a man who had been raised alongside her as a sibling. Ochika left her family and now resides at Mishimaya, her uncle Ihei's bag shop in Kanda Mishima-cho in Edo, where she works quietly every day. One day, Ihei asks Ochika to go to Kokubyaku no Aida, where he often meets his rival in the game of go. He instructs her to listen to the many horror stories shared by visitors, then departs. As Ochika listens to the tales, she slowly begins to open up her heart to the stories told by the curious visitors.

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Detective Fiction(侦探小说)

2010China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathDetective FictionDetective Male LeadMurderSerial Killings

Like South City Resentment, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 58% similarity match.

Set in the 1940s, this thrilling detective story involves eerie anonymous novels foretelling the murderous deeds of a real serial killer. The characters must navigate through a web of conspiracy, traps, and murder by relying on their sharp logical reasoning skills.

Recommendation: The Case Solver Season 3 similar to South City Resentment
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The Case Solver Season 3(拆案III)

2023China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerCEO Male LeadForensic Medical Examiner Female LeadForensic SciencePolice Inspector Male LeadWeb Series

Like South City Resentment, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 58% similarity match.

The story takes place during a chaotic time in Shanghai, China, amidst the Republic of China. In this tumultuous period, the forensic doctor Che Su Wei and the sophisticated detective Gu Yuan find themselves caught up in different conflicting powers. Deputy Inspector Kang Yi Chen, along with the spirited reporter Cao Qing Luo, join forces to solve a series of strange and intriguing cases, uncovering the truth along the way.

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Butterfly Shadow (2023)(蝶影)

2023China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerActionCrimeEspionageSpy Male LeadWeb Series

Like South City Resentment, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 58% similarity match.

In November of 1937, Shanghai was seized by the Japanese army under the command of Wei Da Hong and Lin Qiu Yan. The clandestine party organization transitioned to covert operations. By 1941, a covert operation known as the "Popular Beauty Plan" was initiated by the Japanese army in Shanghai. This plan aimed to disrupt China's financial market using counterfeit currency and to exploit China's valuable cultural artifacts. Wei Da Hong and Lin Qiu Yan led the party's covert action group, which encountered Tang Twenty-three, a rotund man, a slender monkey, and other young individuals along the way.

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The Case Solver Season 2(拆案II)

2022China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerCEO Male LeadForensic Medical Examiner Female LeadForensic SciencePolice Inspector Male LeadWeb Series

Like South City Resentment, this drama also features Chinese Republican Era, Historical, Historical Fiction, Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 58% similarity match.

The drama takes place during the tumultuous era of the Republic of China in Shanghai. Shanghai's thriving city of Shiliyangchang, known as the "Enchanted Capital of the Orient" in the 1930s, was filled with hidden perplexing and unimaginable criminal incidents. Gu Yuan, recently promoted to chief inspector, teams up with the renowned female forensic doctor Che Su Wei and Kang Yi Chen, the president of the Shanghai First Chamber of Commerce, to investigate peculiar and mysterious cases together.

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Don't Let Me See(别让我看见)

2015China
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like South City Resentment, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 57% similarity match.

The drama follows a band of courageous and unknown volunteers who initiate a battle of wits and bravery against criminals to uphold justice

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Orange Code(橙色密码)

2015China
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

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Recommendation: Tian Ji Mi similar to South City Resentment
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Tian Ji Mi(天机谜)

2016China
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

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Anthology of Abnormal Events(非正常事件集)

2017China
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like South City Resentment, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 57% similarity match.

Zhong Kun, a young man who lived a normal life, experienced a major turning point at 25. He was puzzled by the unusual occurrences he frequently witnessed. With a strong sense of justice instilled in him by his aunt, Zhong Kun found himself unexpectedly joining the criminal investigation team. Teaming up with "computer expert" Shan Zi, he worked on solving challenging cases and delving into the mysterious circumstances surrounding his parents' death in a series of unique investigations.

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Links to Temptation(誘情轉駁)

2010Hong Kong
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like South City Resentment, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 57% similarity match.

The initial connection between lawyer Shing Wai Shun and exotic dancer Hung Long Kiu starts with a mobile phone. Kiu's behavior towards Shun has been inconsistent, leaving him feeling unsure about her intentions. Feeling suspicious, Shun decides to investigate discreetly. With the help of his friend Kwan Ho Ching, Shun discovers that Kiu is dating wealthy businessman Ko Wing Tai. When confronted by Shun, Kiu admits that she is after Tai's money and advises him to give up on her. It is revealed that a mysterious individual has been manipulating Kiu from the shadows.

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Red Eyes: Kanshi Sousa-han The First Mission(レッドアイズ 監視捜査班 The First Mission)

2021Japan
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like South City Resentment, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 57% similarity match.

This tale unfolds three months prior to the formation of KSBC. During Fushimi's absence, the trio of investigators at the Fushimi Detective Agency receive a message from Fushimi tasking them with looking into the case of a married woman named "Ishiyama Reiko". The client is Reiko's spouse, Takahiro, and they have a young child. As they delve into the investigation, they soon discover that things are not quite what they appear to be...

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Secretly Sweetly(달콤살콤 시즌1)

2022South Korea
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like South City Resentment, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 57% similarity match.

A private investigator has been hired by a group of eight mysterious artists to locate a hidden masterpiece in their works through solving puzzles. The artwork is valued at one billion dollars and was created by a renowned artist whose identity remains unknown.

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Secretly Sweetly Season 2(달콤살콤 시즌2)

2022South Korea
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like South City Resentment, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 57% similarity match.

A private detective has been assigned a new case by a group of mysterious artists. His objective is to examine their paintings and uncover a valuable masterpiece by solving various puzzles. The artwork is worth a billion dollars and was created by a renowned artist whose identity remains unknown.

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Lan Se Ma Ti Lian(蓝色马蹄莲)

2001China
InvestigationMysterySuspenseThriller

Like South City Resentment, this drama also features Investigation, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller themes with a 57% similarity match.

The narrative kicks off with a tragic incident where a group of children succumbs to a severe contagious illness. Ling Ruo Yu, a youthful deputy director at the State-owned Assets Supervision and Inspection Office (SASSO), discovers a shipment of cotton fabrics contaminated with the virus. As the investigation progresses, it reveals a web of internal and external collusion, organized fraud, misappropriation of state-owned assets, and other major criminal activities.

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Proof of Identity(身份的证明)

2009China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSuspenseThrillerChinese Communist RevolutionScheme

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Brave Untold Danger(雾都猎狐)

2010China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationMysteryMilitaryWar

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Recommendation: Black Name List similar to South City Resentment
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Black Name List(黑色名单)

2011China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSuspenseThrillerActionWar

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The Abyss of 100 Flowers(:百花深处 )

2011China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationMysteryChinese OperaDrama

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In the 1930s during the Minguo era in the capital city, opera singer Xiao Jun Sheng is accused of murdering five women at the height of his career. A witness named Master Na claims to have seen him at one of the crime scenes, leading to Jun Sheng's arrest. While in jail, Jun Sheng is mysteriously poisoned and his death is made to look like a suicide driven by guilt. As a result, his wife is forced to flee with their two young children. Nearly two decades later, the children, Ke Lan and Ming Xuan, return to the capital to fulfill their late mother's final wish of clearing their father's name and discovering the truth. Ke Lan decides to work as a servant in the Na household, while Ming Xuan joins the police force in their quest for justice.

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Final Hit(绝杀)

2012China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationMysteryAdventureCrime

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Wang Dahua Revolutionary Career(王大花的革命生涯)

2015China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSuspenseThrillerWarWorld War 2

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During the early 1940s, the fight against Japanese aggression was intensifying, reaching a crucial point. The ruthless Japanese imperialism wreaked havoc on the strength of the CCP's underground movement, resulting in the sacrifice of many revolutionary comrades. Xia Jia He, a member of the underground party, was tasked with delivering a radio to Dalian by the organization. However, he was intercepted and pursued by Japanese Police Officer Junji Aoki along the way. In a twist of fate, Xia encountered his first love, Wang Da Hua, during this ordeal. Da Hua, along with her current husband Tang Quan Li, became entangled in the events that unfolded. Despite Da Hua's attempts to save her husband, Tang Quan Li's fate remained unchanged. Fueled by resentment towards Xia Jia He for causing her misery and disrupting her peaceful life, Da Hua decided to keep the radio instead of returning it to its rightful owners.

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The Little Devil(混世小魔头)

2018China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSuspenseThrillerComedyRomance

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The tale revolves around the 48th inheritor of the Yang Warriors martial arts technique, who battles monsters and enhances his abilities to emerge as a genuine hero. Yang Xiao Lang has never been fond of mastering martial arts. Disappointed by his lack of drive, his grandmother sends him to live with his uncle Liu Guo, who manages the Zhonghua restaurant in Jiangcheng. In this unfamiliar town, Yang Xiao Lang becomes entangled with the police, the Qinglong Clan, and foreigners. In order to defend Xiao Fan, the woman he loves, Yang Xiao Lang must rise to the occasion, relying on his intelligence to combat injustices and bring glory to his family.

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Young Blood Agency(民国少年侦探社)

2019China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionInvestigationMysteryActionRomance

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A group of passionate young individuals come together to establish a detective agency with a mission to uncover the truth. Known as the Young Blood Agency, this investigative team operates during the Republican era and is committed to unraveling enigmatic cases. Despite gaining a positive reputation for their successful investigations, the mysteries they encounter are intertwined with unresolved conflicts from the past. As the four members of the agency delve deeper into their cases, they come to realize the complex ties that bind them together.

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Criminal Profiler(画罪师)

2021China
HistoricalInvestigationMysterySuspenseThrillerDeathWeb Series

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After his Master passed away, the painter Cheng Ren was overcome with sorrow. He found a painting left behind by his Master and set out on a quest to uncover the hidden truth. Despite facing many challenges, Cheng Ren was determined to seek justice for the living and the deceased. Though initially appearing unrelated, the six cases he investigated were ultimately intertwined. Baidu

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The Detective (2022)(神探侠侣)

2022China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSuspenseThrillerShort Length SeriesWeb Series

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As Jiang Ling Long delved into the mysterious disappearance of a young girl, she crossed paths with Gu Zhan Bei, a youthful marshal hailing from Ping Cheng. Together, they cracked the case, prompting Jiang Ling Long to admire Gu Zhan Bei's capabilities and propose they team up at the detective agency. As they unraveled their second case, Gu Zhan Bei began to suspect that he and Jiang Ling Long were entangled in a series of murders. Simultaneously, tensions arose between the two as they confronted emotional complexities, unresolved cases from a decade past, and shadowy figures pulling the strings from the background, plunging them into a dire predicament.

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Thin Ice(薄冰)

2023China
Chinese Republican EraHistoricalHistorical FictionSuspenseThrillerChinese Communist PartyDrama

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During the year 1943 in Shanghai, Chen Qian, a military operative, was tasked with eliminating the Japanese forces, but ended up being ensnared by Yujiro Ida, the leader of Japan's plum organization